Ford Global Technolgoies, LLC

Steven Michael Kahrs

Manfred Koberstein

Jennifer A Herr-Rathke

Frank Fusco

David Ballheim

Jose A Nava

Ian Thomas Lewczynski

An air distribution plenum for controlling air flow in a vehicle HVAC system includes an air inlet and first and second air outlets. A movable member substantially blocks the first and second air outlets when in a first position, blocks only the first air outlet in a second position, blocks only the second air outlet in a third position, and permits air to flow through both the first and second air outlets when in a fourth position.

Apparatus and method for controlling the distribution of air in an HVAC system

A vehicle air-handling system includes a heat exchanger, a blower in communication with the heat exchanger, and an operable duct having driver and passenger portions that are each in communication with the heat exchanger and the blower. When the blower is activated, the driver portion continuously delivers blower air and the passenger portion selectively delivers blower air.

Interchangeable operable duct with blocking component for a driver-only function

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Canton, MI, United States of America

Steven Michael Kahrs